Resistant bacteria (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
Through natural selection
What can mutations in bacteria create?
What can mutations in bacteria create?
New strains, some resistant to antibiotics
Which bacteria survive antibiotic treatment?
Which bacteria survive antibiotic treatment?
Resistant bacteria
What is multiple antibiotic resistance?
What is multiple antibiotic resistance?
Bacteria resistant to more than one antibiotic
What does MRSA stand for?
What does MRSA stand for?
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Which antibiotic is MRSA not affected by?
Which antibiotic is MRSA not affected by?
Meticillin
What problems does S. aureus cause?
What problems does S. aureus cause?
Skin infections, respiratory problems, food poisoning
When should doctors NOT prescribe antibiotics?
When should doctors NOT prescribe antibiotics?
For viral infections or minor bacterial infections
Why must patients complete their entire antibiotic course?
Why must patients complete their entire antibiotic course?
To kill all bacteria, leaving none to form resistant strains
Where should antibiotic use be restricted?
Where should antibiotic use be restricted?
In farming/agriculture